Movies With A View

Yes, Movies With a View is free. If you would like to support our work, consider making a donation here.

Yes! Feel free to bring in your own food, whether a homemade picnic, pizza, or take-out on the go, but a reminder that outside alcohol and glass is always prohibited in the Park. Please be advised that bag checks will be conducted at the entrance.

Beverages (water, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages for those 21+) and light movie concessions will be available for purchase on-site along the Pier 1 Promenade (bottom of the hill near the movie screen and water’s edge).

Please clean up all trash as you depart.

No, all Movies With A View events are open to all ages. However, guardians should be aware that titles may include PG-13 and R rated selections, which are clearly noted. We encourage guardians to do their own research ahead of time to ensure the movie is suiting and appropriate for your children. Additionally, all minors should be accompanied by an adult. Brooklyn Bridge Park is not responsible for gauging appropriateness of titles for movie-goers.

All movies are captioned in English.

If you require physical accommodations to set up your own chair, please see a Brooklyn Bridge Park staff member at one of our welcome tents upon arrival – there is limited reserved seating at the top of the lawn (on the pavement). Chairs, other than wheelchairs, are not allowed on the lawn, but you may use your own picnic blanket or personal-sized cushion. Portable stadium-style cushion seats, without legs or hard pieces, are a great option to provide back support, and permitted on the lawn.

The nearest restrooms are available at Pier 1 Pavilion and Pier 2 (orange shipping container building). Wayfinding signs are posted on movie nights. View the Park map.

Unfortunately, no to both. Chairs (other than wheelchairs) are not allowed on the lawn, so please bring your own picnic blanket or personal cushion. Portable stadium-style cushion seats without legs or hard pieces are a great option. Dogs are not allowed on the lawns at any time, per Park rules and we ask you keep your pet at home for their own comfort and safety, as our events can get loud and be busy, with exception of service animals.

For those who require physical accommodations, there is a limited reserved seating area at the top of the lawn (on the pavement). Please bring your own chair, and see a Brooklyn Bridge Park staff member the welcome tent at top of the lawn to inquire.

No! All Movies With A View events are free and open to the public, capacity is first come, first served – no advanced registration is required. We recommend arriving early to claim your spot on the lawn. Please note that once the lawn reaches capacity, we may need to turn people away or implement a “one-in, one-out” policy.

The lawn opens at 6:00 PM, movies begin at sundown. Capacity is first-come, first serve. We recommend arriving early to move through bag check, stake out a good spot, and take in the spectacular skyline!

All Movies With A View titles are carefully selected by the Volunteer Film Committee. The Committee works to curate a broad selection of suiting titles for the public to enjoy. Please note that screening rights and screening costs also are factored into their decisions (for example, we would not be able to show a brand new titles still in theaters).

Check back for 2026 details and titles in late spring.

Movie goers may use bike rack near the Pier 1 Pavilion, or Pier 2 entrance. Bikes will not be allowed onto the lawn, and should not be locked to fences, barricades, or other unauthorized areas.

At Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn. Entrances are at the top of the lawn and along Pier 1 Promenade. Visit here for directions. 

Bag checks are done to ensure the safety and security of all moviegoers. A reminder that outside alcohol and glass bottles are always prohibited in the Park.

Yes. Lockers are located at Pier 2 for 25 cents and at Pier 5 for free. Please note that items may not be stored overnight, any items found will be removed.

As of May 23, 2011, Brooklyn Bridge Park is a smoke-free park, consistent with New York City law. On April 29, 2014, the Smoke-Free Air Act was expanded to include the use electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes). The law is intended to make parks healthier and cleaner places to visit. We ask your compliance.